ACCOUNTANT

Description

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field with an emphasis in accounting.

Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of related accounting experience, preferably in a public sector or school district environment. Experience with grant accounting, audit preparation, and general ledger functions preferred.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Business Manager, perform accounting and business operations functions for the school district. This position serves as a key accounting resource for the Business Office, supporting grant management, financial reporting, audit preparation, and compliance activities. This position works collaboratively with the district and school ensure accurate accounting and compliance when using federal, state, and local funds.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Record and maintain journal entries including self-funded health insurance, Child Nutrition revenue recognition, month and year-end payroll accruals, and adjusting entries as needed.
• Manage cash and treasury functions, including reconciliation of bank, Square, and My School Bucks accounts.
• Process and post deposits for District, SBA, and Child Nutrition programs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain fixed asset records for the school district.
• Support the grant budgeting process by providing compensation and benefit forecasting to Grant Management Coordinators and district leadership.
• Track and report time and effort as required by grants
• Generate monthly financial reports for Grant Management Coordinators, school administrators,
• and stakeholders.
• Provide assistance to the Payroll and Accounts Payable departments on routine accounting and reporting requirements.
• Assist the Business Manager with operation of the school district computer system and the training of school district personnel using the financial and employee management's operations.
• Assist with the audit process.
• Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, federal and state agencies, and public organizations.
• Stay current on changes in accounting standards, state and federal regulations, and reporting requirements applicable to school districts.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.


Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) months, full time Monday through Friday with occasional evening hours.

Evaluation: Annual written evaluation by the Accounting Lead.